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Soddy-Daisy commissioners give first reading to FY2022-23 budget, approve two new fire engines
Summary
The Soddy-Daisy Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and gave first reading to the FY2022-23 annual budget with no tax-rate increase, approved purchase of two pumper engines (one paid from ARP funds), and authorized several capital and contract moves during its June 2 meeting.
The Soddy-Daisy Board of Commissioners gave first reading on the citys annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and confirmed the tax rate will remain unchanged, Mayor Nunley said at the June 2 meeting.
City Manager Johnson told commissioners the proposed budget totals $15,500,000 and includes about $5.5 million in federal monies. Johnson also reviewed allocations the city plans to fund with ARP (COVID-recovery) dollars, saying, "the City has received $4 million" and that the allocations are intended for projects including a new city hall, two fire trucks, a bridge replacement at the Gulf and a one-time employee bonus for pandemic-era work.
The board approved a request to purchase two pumper fire engines, with a total price presented to the commission of $1,332,106. According to City Manager Johnson, costs for the engines had risen roughly 8 percent (about $30,000 per truck); the plan approved by the board is to pay for one engine up front with ARP funds (which would yield a $25,500 discount) and finance the second with a loan. The board voted unanimously to proceed; City Manager Johnson said the check would be cut after July 1.
Commissioners also approved moving forward on replacement work for a tanker chassis, with City Manager Johnson presenting an estimated chassis cost of $127,260.99. Interim Fire Chief Dusty Morgan noted earlier estimates had been higher and that a local contact provided a less expensive option. The motion to proceed with the chassis work passed unanimously.
On procurement matters, City Manager Johnson said Apparel Embroidery was the sole bidder for police uniforms for FY2022-23; the board approved awarding the bid unanimously.
The board approved a contract revision with Wiser that will shift $55,000 to design work on a larger $3.5 million project so the city can pursue a Notice to Proceed for construction and aim for resurfacing before the next school year.
The budget ordinance received a unanimous vote for first reading (moved by Vice-Mayor Cothran). The board did not change the tax rate at this reading; further readings or formal adoption will follow the citys ordinance schedule.
The boards approvals will move into implementation steps, including cutting the engine payment after July 1, and seeking subsequent ordinance readings as required.
